Question 1

How do I access CAD version history and previous design iterations in Bild?

Accepted Answer

All revision and version history for each file is stored in the Activity tab of the File Info panel. This centralized ledger allows engineers to instantly view the entire design timeline. Users can open any previous version directly in Bild’s built-in web viewer or download them in both native CAD and universal (STEP/STL) formats.

Question 2

How do I recover a previous version of a CAD file?

Accepted Answer

You can revert a design back to a previous version in the Activity tab of the File Info panel. When you revert back to a previous version, Bild creates a copy of that version and moves it to the top of your active revision block. We never delete any of the version history, ensuring you have full visibility into the history of the design.

Question 3

Can my teammates still access files when someone else has them checked out?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Bild supports simultaneous read-only access for collaborative workflows. If a team member opens a file checked out by someone else, it will open in read-only format in its native CAD software. To save changes, the file must be checked out. If you make changes before checking a file out, you can retroactively check it out to sync your work without losing progress.

Question 4

What is the difference between CAD versioning and revision control in Bild?

Accepted Answer

CAD versioning tracks every 'Save' during the design phase, while revision control marks major, approved milestones. In Bild, versions are the high-frequency snapshots used for daily engineering work. Revisions are formal, locked states (like 'Rev A') that have been reviewed and approved for production. Bild links these two, so you can see every version that led up to a specific revision.

Question 5

How does cloud-native PDM handle file check-outs compared to legacy systems?

Accepted Answer

Unlike legacy PDM, which requires the use of slow VPNs, Bild's cloud-native PDM uses background syncing to manage file states. Legacy systems often 'lock' files in a way that prevents others from even seeing the latest data. Bild’s cloud-native architecture allows for instant, read-only 'Gets' from anywhere, eliminating the 'wait time' associated with traditional check-in/check-out cycles over a remote server.

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